Just a little catch up on Nutcracker season and what’s to come for 2025!
18 Nov 2024
LSB Mini Series: ep 2 Advice on Teachers
Ballet instructors Emily Hall & Rachel Lee share expert advice on selecting a good ballet teacher and navigating challenging studio experiences.
6 Nov 2024
LSB Mini Series: ep 1
Long Shot Ballerinas founder discusses the importance of beginning in dance, highlighting the value of taking the first step towards a lifelong passion.
7 Oct 2024
ANNOUNCEMENT: mini series + S2!
Hi all! Happy Nutcracker season! Just a little update on plans for the podcast in the new year, 2025. Have a listen, and find me over on Insta @thelongshotballerina 💙 much love!
7 Mar 2024
In defense of THE CLAW
In this episode, Sasha tells you why you should, in fact, try out the infamous and ridiculed "claw hand" to level up your port de bras!
Links
"On Balanchine Technique (https://www.amazon.com/Suki-Schorer-Balanchine-Technique-SEAN/dp/0813029775)" by Suki Schorer
"Suki Says Part 1- Balanchine Hands (https://sab.org/scenes/suki-says-part-1-balanchine-hands/)"
13 Feb 2024
LSB8: A confessional dance history - PART 2
In this episode, Sasha concludes her dance training history by telling the never-before-told TRUTH about failing her graduate studies, and why improving quickly at ballet doesn't require years of previous training as a child! Get ready for some INSPIRATION, YOU GUYS.
5 Feb 2024
LSB8: A confessional dance history - PART 1
In this episode, PART 1 of 2, Sasha recounts her early dance and music history through the end of undergrad, and confesses to some lies she used to tell...
PART 2, coming soon after!
11 Jan 2024
LSB7: Old people
Today we talk about the importance of old people :)
Insta:
@veronicaviccora (instagram.com/veronicaviccora)
@thelongshotballerina (instagram.com/thelongshotballerina)
14 Dec 2023
LSB6: I'm...inauthentic???
Listen as Sasha discusses the importance of authenticity, both online and in real life.
8 Dec 2023
LSB5: INTERVIEW with Matt B
This week for our 5th episode, I am so happy to welcome our very first guest interview, Mr. Matt Buenger!
Matt is a multi disciplined, multi talented creative with a degree in audio engineering from Columbia College in Chicago, illinois. With over 2 decades in the arts realm, he has professional experience as a sound designer, mixer, and composer in Los Angeles, CA. He is an accomplished singer-songwriter and music producer, and newly minted film director and cinematographer working with corporate clients and ad agencies.
He is also holds the illustrious title of ballet boyfriend, specifically my ballet boyfriend :D
We dig into all things art-making on this extra special, extra long episode!
Show Notes:
Matt's socials
Insta @doppelbuenger (www.instagram.com/doppelbuenger)
Film www.mattbuenger.com (www.mattbuenger.com)
Music https://soundcloud.com/mattbuenger (https://soundcloud.com/mattbuenger)
Band Aviation and the War (https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sr9nyrIrnWpSF60TOSUVF?autoplay=true) on Spotify
Stuff we mentioned:
The Dip (https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Stick/dp/1591841666) by Seth Godin
Deep Work (https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1702014261&sr=1-1) by Cal Newport
Ballet With Isabella (www.balletwithisabella.com)
The Inner Game of Tennis (https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Game-Tennis-Classic-Performance/dp/0679778314/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LD09M2NDSBB6&keywords=the+inner+game+of+tennis&qid=1702014312&s=books&sprefix=the+inner+game+of+%2Cstripbooks%2C115&sr=1-1) by W. Timothy Gallwey
👀
NYCB Snow Scene (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GnwXPtxmy4) from The Nutcracker
23 Nov 2023
LSB4.5: Role models matter
On this week's special bite-sized episode, give thanks for role models in ballet, and find out why it's so important to choose great ones to help inform your dancing.
16 Nov 2023
LSB4: Let's Talk T*ts
This week, Sasha shares with you her personal journey with big boobs and ballet, including details of her breast reduction, her favorite ultra supportive dancewear lines, and the first segment of the podcast where she answers listener submitted questions from Instagram…
Links:
Boob tape (https://www.amazon.com/Breathable-Athletic-Reusable-Nipplecover-Adhesive/dp/B08JLQ7B59/ref=sr_1_5_pp?crid=31ZIYB1FKXASL&keywords=boob%2Btape&qid=1700116597&sprefix=boob%2Btape%2Caps%2C405&sr=8-5&th=1)
Jule Dancewear (https://www.juledancewear.com/)
Cloud & Victory (https://www.juledancewear.com/)
Mariia (https://www.mariiadancewear.com/)
Chameleon Activewear (https://chameleon.fit/)
9 Nov 2023
LSB3: GOALS!
On this week's episode, we're breaking down the process of setting goals, including what kind of goals you should choose for ballet, and strategies to keep you on the right track to see real improvements in your technique!
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Links from Episode 3:
The Huberman Lab Podcast: Goal Toolkit (https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/goals-toolkit-how-to-set-achieve-your-goals) & Dopamine Protocols (https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter/tools-to-manage-dopamine-and-improve-motivation-and-drive)
Book: Atomic Habits (https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits), by James Clear
26 Oct 2023
LSB2: We always come back to ballet...
Whether you’ve had a month or 10 years off, coming back to ballet can be daunting and confusing and ~ E M O T I O N A L ~
This week enjoy some bad voice acting, background bird squawks, and plenty of advice for destroying your doubts.
Notes:
Find the "Full Focus Planner" here (https://fullfocusstore.com/products/full-focus-planner-linen?variant=39895696441528)!
20 Oct 2023
LSB1: How to get the most out of your open classes
From practical tips for the studio, to mindset shifts for your brain, in this inaugural episode, we discuss 18 strategies to glean every ounce of improvement out of your weekly (or daily!) Open Adult Ballet Class.
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